IRVINE, CA Leaders of the Orange County Chapter of the Sierra Club recently urged their members in Irvine to vote for Melissa Fox for Irvine City Council. “As people who care deeply about the environment and the future of our planet, and our beautiful City of Irvine, we urge you to join the Sierra Club in supporting Melissa Fox for Irvine City Council,” the Sierra Club leaders said.

Their message to Irvine’s Sierra Club members stated that “City Council candidate and Community Services Commissioner Melissa Fox is a former Orange County Reserve Park Ranger and a passionate advocate for creating sustainable communities that incorporate public transit, active transportation and access to work, parks, shopping and recreation. Melissa is committed to environmentally responsible, community-oriented planning, including green building practices [and is] dedicated to stopping the rushed development of more housing and office buildings without proper planning or adequate infrastructure, and without consideration of its impact on our schools, our traffic, the character of our communities, and our quality of life. Please vote for the environment in the November election by casting your ballot for Melissa Fox.” Continue reading→

Irvine, CA – Irvine City Council Candidate Farrah N. Khan announced today that she has officially received the endorsement of Progressive Change Campaign Committee’s (PCCC) Power List. Only 30 candidates were highlighted nationally due to their strong progressive politics and record of activism in their communities.

“When we met Farrah last summer, we were very impressed with her long history of service in the community she seeks to represent, her commitment to fairness and collaboration, and her strong personal values. We are very happy to add her to PCCC’s 2016 Power List and believe she will make an excellent member of the Irvine City Council,” said Kait Sweeney, Press Secretary for the Progressive Change Campaign Committee. Continue reading→

California State Controller Betty Yee Endorses Farrah Khan for Irvine City Council

For Immediate Release: September 20, 2016

Contact: Cassius Rutherford, (949) 534-2016

Irvine, CA – Irvine City Council Candidate Farrah N. Khan announced today that she has officially received the endorsement of State Controller Betty Yee.

“I am pleased to endorse Farrah N. Khan for Irvine City Council,” said Yee. “She will put her corporate, small business, and community-based experience to work for the residents and businesses of Irvine. Farrah’s demonstrated record of bringing diverse interests together as Executive Director of the Interfaith Council will serve the growing needs of Irvine well.” Continue reading→

Former Irvine Mayor Sukee Kang Endorses Farrah Khan for Irvine City Council

Irvine, CA – Irvine City Council Candidate Farrah N. Khan announced today that she has officially received the endorsement of former Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang.

“Farrah is a hard worker and I trust her values and convictions, and her progressive vision,” said Kang. “She knows how to listen to people, learn about the issues and respond to the community’s needs. She is a bridge-builder and has a special talent for bringing people together to get things done. Based on her character and accomplishments, and her abilities as a leader, I know she will make an excellent representative for all residents.” Continue reading→

Former Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang Endorses Melissa Fox for Irvine City Council

Irvine, CA Irvine Community Services Commissioner Melissa Fox announced today that she has officially received the endorsement of former Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang.

“I’m proud to endorse Melissa Fox for Irvine City Council,” Kang stated. “As a small-business owner and city commissioner I know that she is committed to restoring Irvine’s tradition of planning and smart growth. She has a vision for unsnarling Irvine’s roads and maintaining world-class police and fire services and ensuring Irvine remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family.” Continue reading→

IRVINE, CA Irvine Community Services Commissioner Melissa Fox announced today that she has officially filed for an open seat on the Irvine City Council and qualified for the ballot in the November 8th General Election.

“As a business owner, attorney and Irvine Community Services Commissioner,” Fox stated. “I understand the relationship between strong, pro-resident leadership and our quality of life. Our city needs a new vision for unsnarling our roads and creating better economic opportunities.” Continue reading→

LA/OC Building and Construction Trades Council Endorses Melissa Fox for Irvine City Council

Irvine, CA – The Melissa Fox for Irvine City Council campaign announced an early endorsement today from the LA/OC Building and Construction Trades Council. This major endorsement gives the Fox campaign continued momentum heading into the summer.

“Melissa Fox has always been a champion for working families in Orange County,” said LA/OC Building and Construction Trades Council Representative Ernesto Medrano. “Her commitment to planning, smart growth and economic development will bring new, high-paying jobs to Irvine and our members are proud to stand with her in her campaign for Irvine City Council.” Continue reading→

Irvine Mayor Steve Choi missed making the top two in yesterday’s 2016 Primary Election in the 68th Assembly District when he was edged out by a fellow Republican, former Anaheim City Councilman Harry Sidhu. Choi tallied a total of 13,532 votes while Sidhu netted 14,247 votes, according to the O.C. Registrar of Voters.

The top vote-getter was a Democrat, Sean Jay Panahi, who received 22,965 votes. Panahi and Sidhu will now face off again in the November General Election. Continue reading→

BURLINGTON, Vt. — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday will kick off a swing through Southern California. The Democratic Party presidential candidate will host rallies in National City, Vista and Irvine. Sanders will discuss a wide range of issues, including getting big money out of politics, his plan to make public colleges and universities tuition-free, combating climate change and ensuring universal health care.